Roanoke's 16,468 alumni are educators, doctors, lawyers, writers, scientists - everything from helping a worthy candidate win a seat in the state legislature to developing powerful computer anti-virus software. Most would attribute their success to Roanoke's classic college experience.

"At Roanoke, I realized that I was doing a lot of the work that at other institutions, grad students are usually doing. It definitely instilled in me a sense of confidence that I could work on a very high level."

Dr. Paris Butler M.D. '00Surgical Fellow, University of Pennsylvania

"Getting accepted to Columbia was a victory not just for me, but also for all the people at Roanoke who believed in me."

"Roanoke College helped me fall in love with learning. The professors became personal friends and coaches who challenged me to work hard and think for myself. My education led to an internship that kicked off a successful career in journalism, a full-fellowship at an ivy league graduate school, and the confidence to take chances in my life." [article]

Tamara Duricka-Johnson '98Author, 31 Dates in 31 Days

"Roanoke built my confidence and taught me how to see the big picture. Every day I tap into my creative part. I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing."

"Analytical thinking is critical in law school. My education at Roanoke was essential in starting me down the road of thinking like a lawyer."

David Lopez '03Lawyer, St. Petersburg, Fla.

"The great professors and smaller class sizes at Roanoke allowed me to grow as a student and person. Roanoke College is one of the premier colleges in the South."

Joseph Weeren '04Second Lieutenant in the Virginia National Guard, Former Army Ranger/Sniper, Iraq War Veteran, Awardee of the Purple Heart and Army Commendation Medal with Valor

"My four years at Roanoke were incredibly instructive in how to make the most of my experiences. The Outdoor Adventures program took me on numerous adventures and the English Department taught me how to process and define the meaning of those experiences."

"The support of the faculty and overall environment directly led to my completing a master's degree and successful employment at a small, dynamic U.S. government agency that encourages developing countries to achieve development goals working with U.S. commercial partners."

Diana Rossiter '02Country Manager, South and Southeast Asia, U.S. Trade and Development Agency, Alexandria, Va.